Audi A4 1996 - 1996 ELECTRICAL Fuses & Circuit Breakers - A4, A4 Quattro

Audi A4 1996 - FUSES FUSE PANEL LOCATION

Fuse panel is located behind left side of dashboard. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: Audi A4 1996 - Component Locations - Locating Fuse Panel

Audi A4 1996 - FUSE COLOR IDENTIFICATION

Audi A4 1996 FUSE COLOR/AMP RATING

Fuse Color	Amp Rating
Blue	15
Green	30
Light Brown	5
Red	10
Yellow	20

Audi A4 1996 - FUSE PANEL IDENTIFICATION

For fuse position within panel, see Fig. 2. For fuse position number, amp rating and description of circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION (FUSE PANEL) table.

NOTE:

Fuse numbers from 1 to 22, in wiring diagrams, are noted as position number preceded with an "S". Position numbers from 23 on, place an "S2" before position number.

Fig. 2: Audi A4 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying Fuse Panel Fuses

Audi A4 1996 FUSE IDENTIFICATION (FUSE PANEL)

Fuse No.	Amp Rating	Circuits Protected
1	5	Washer Nozzle Heater
2 (1)	5	Emergency Flasher Switch
3	5	Glove Compartment Light, Headlight Washer System Relay, Instrument Cluster, Selector Lever Light Relay
4	5	License Plate Light
5	5	Instrument Cluster Warning Lights, Malfunction Indicator Light, Mirror Adjustment Switch
6 (1)	5	Ignition Switch, Central Locking System Control Module, Alarm System, Interior Light Delay Control Module, Door Lock Switch
7 (1)	10	Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Anti-Slip Control Switch
8 (1)	5	Telephone Receiver
9	N/A	Vacant
10	N/A	Vacant
11	N/A	Vacant
12	10	Data Link Connector
13	10	Brake Light Switch
14	10	Front Interior Light, Reading Lights, Alarm System Indicator Light, Vanity Mirror Lights
15	10	Emergency Flasher Switch, Transmission Control Module
16	5	ABS Control Module
17	10	Heated Door Locks (Left)
18	10	High Beam Indicator Light, Headlight (Right)
19	10	Headlight (Left), Fog Light Relay
20	10	Headlight (Right)
21	10	Headlight (Left)
22	5	Tail Light (Right), Parking Light (Right)
23	5	Tail Light (Left), Parking Light (Left)
24	25	Windshield Wiper Intermittent Switch, Wiper Motor
25	30	A/C Control Head, Fresh Air Blower
26	30	Rear Window Defogger
27	N/A	Vacant
28	15	Fuel Pump
29	20	Engine Control Module
30	20	Power Sunroof Control Module
31	15	Rear Fog Lights
32	20	Engine Timing
33	15	Cigarette Lighter
34	15	Fluid Injector
35	N/A	Vacant
36	15	Front & Rear Fog Light Switch
37 (2)	20	Radio, Amplifier, Speakers, Telephone Receiver
38	15	Luggage Compartment Light
39 (2)	15	Emergency Flasher Switch
40	25	Horn
41	25	ABS Hydraulic Unit
42	N/A	Vacant
43	N/A	Vacant
44	30	Driver's Seat Heating
(1) Ignition Powered. (2) Battery Powered.

Audi A4 1996 - RELAYS EIGHT-WAY RELAY CARRIER

For fuse and relay positions within carrier, see Fig. 3. For relay number, position number and circuits protected, see RELAY IDENTIFICATION (EIGHT-WAY RELAY CARRIER) table. For fuse number, amp rating number position and description of circuits protected, see FUSE IDENTIFICATION (EIGHT-WAY RELAY CARRIER) table.

NOTE:

Eight-way relay carrier is located in driver's side footwell.

Fig. 3: Audi A4 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying 8-Way Relay Carrier Components

Audi A4 1996 RELAY IDENTIFICATION (EIGHT-WAY RELAY CARRIER)⁽¹⁾

Position No.	Relay No.	Circuit Protected
1	N/A	Not Used
2	J101	Second Speed Coolant Fan Control
3	J26	Coolant Fan Control
4	J139	Power Window/Sunroof Control Module
5	J381	Interior Scanning
6	N/A	Not Used
7	N/A	Not Used
8	N/A	Not Used
(1) Positions 9-14 manufacturer left intentionally blank.

Audi A4 1996 FUSE IDENTIFICATION (EIGHT-WAY RELAY CARRIER)

Position No.	Fuse No.	Amp Rating	Circuit Protected
15	N/A	N/A	Not Used
16	S44	30	Power Seat Memory Circuit Breaker
17	N/A	N/A	Not Used
18
A4	S53	50	ABS Hydraulic Pump
Quattro	S53	10	ABS Hydraulic Pump
19	S42	40	Coolant Fan
20	N/A	N/A	Not Used
21	S51	5	Radiator Fan Relay Coil
22	S43	30	Power Window (Rear)
23	S37	30	Power Window (Front)
24	S111	15	Alarm System & Anti-Theft Engine Disable

Audi A4 1996 - THIRTEEN-WAY RELAY CARRIER

For relay position within carrier, see Fig. 4. For relay number, position number and circuits protected, see RELAY IDENTIFICATION (THIRTEEN-WAY RELAY CARRIER) table.

NOTE:

Thirteen-way relay carrier is located in driver's side footwell.

Fig. 4: Audi A4 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying 13-Way Relay Carrier Components

Audi A4 1996 RELAY IDENTIFICATION (THIRTEEN-WAY RELAY CARRIER)

Position No.	Relay No.	Circuit Protected
1	N/A	Not Used
2	N/A	Not Used
3	J44	A/C Clutch
4	J124	Rear Lamp Control Module
5	J124	Rear Lamp Control Module
6	J307	Selector Lever Light
7	N/A	Not Used
8	N/A	Not Used
9	N/A	Not Used
10	J5	Fog Light
11	N/A	Not Used
12	N/A	Not Used
13	N/A	Not Used

Audi A4 1996 - CENTRAL ELECTRICAL PANEL

For relay position within panel, see Fig. 5. For relay number, position number and circuits protected, see CENTRAL ELECTRIC PANEL IDENTIFICATION table.

NOTE:

Central electric panel is located in driver's side footwell.

Fig. 5: Audi A4 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying Central Electric Panel Components

Audi A4 1996 CENTRAL ELECTRIC PANEL IDENTIFICATION

Position No.	Relay No.	Circuit Protected
1	J59	Load Reduction
2	J4	Dual Horn
3	J39	Headlight Washer System
4	J226	Park/Neutral Position
5	J31	Washer/Wiper Intermittent
6	J17	Fuel Pump